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• the invention relates to novel, therapeutically active androstane derivatives having neuromuscular blocking effect, which are substituted by a quaternary ammonium group in 16-position; pharmaceutical compositions containing them; process for producing them; and novel intermediates for the production.
• pancuronium bromide (chemically,1'-[3 ⁇ ,17 ⁇ -bis(acetyloxy)-5 ⁇ -androstane-2.beta.,16 ⁇ -diyl]bis[1-methylpiperidinium]dibromide) became a therapeutically employed neuromuscular blocking agent with long duration and non-depolarizing mechanism of action.
• vecuronium bromide (chemically 1-[3 ⁇ ,17 ⁇ -bis(acetyloxy)-2 ⁇ -(1-piperidinyl)androstan-16.beta.-yl]1-methylpiperidinium bromide hydrochloride), a derivative which is structurally close to pancuronium bromide, except that it contains a single quaternary group on the nitrogen connected to C-16 carbon atom, is more advantageous than pancuronium and other bisquaternary derivatives.
• the preparation of vecuronium is described in the Hungarian patent specification No. 181,847 which is equivalent to the European patent specification No. 0,008,824.
• pancuronium bromide pancuronium bromide
• vecuronium bromide as well as pipecuronium bromide are widely used in clinical practice
• pipecuronium bromide there is a constant demand in medicine for compounds possessing more desirable properties (e.g. more rapid onset of action).
• a neuromuscular blocking agent favorable for clinical use, should have a non-depolarizing mechanism of action, should not have vagolytic or ganglion-blocking effects or cause histamine release and should possess good cardiovascular stability.
• Another demand is a rapid onset of action allowing earlier intubation. This, from the viewpoint of anesthetical practice, is an important safety factor.
• a further demand is for short duration of action, which contributes to controllability and safety of these compounds during surgical interventions.
• the main object of the present invention is to provide compounds which are qualitatively superior, in comparison to the prior art, having cardiovascular stability as well as rapid onset and short duration of action.
• Another object of the present invention is to provide a process for producing the above compounds.
• the object of the present invention is to provide novel intermediates for the above process.
• R 2 stands for hydrogen or a C 1-4 alkanoyl group
• W 1 and W 2 represent the same or different >CR 3 R 4 group each; or the one of them means a chemical bond (valence) and the other is >CR 3 R 4 group; or
• W 1 means a >CR 3 R 4 group and W 2 is an >NER 5 group; one of R 3 and R 4 is hydrogen and the other is an --OR 1 group, wherein R 1 is as defined above; or R 3 and R 4 together stand for an oxo group or a C 2-5 alkylenedioxy group;
• R 5 stands for C 1-4 alkyl or C 3-5 alkenyl group
• E means a C 1-4 alkyl or C 3-5 alkenyl group with the proviso that, in derivatives containing a ring with two nitrogen atoms, the substituent E has the above meaning only in the case when it is bound to the nitrogen indirectly connected to the steroid skeleton, whereas the other one means alone electron pair;
• X - is the equivalent amount of an anion
• n and m independently from another, are 1, 2, 3 or 4, with the proviso that the sum of n and m is 4, 5, 6 or 7 within one ring, independently from their value in the other ring, as well as their acid addition salts.
• R 2 in the above formula is preferably C 1-4 alkanoyl group.
• the compounds of formula (I) have neuromuscular blocking effect. Accordingly, the invention also provides a method of treatment, which comprises of the administration of one or more therapeutically effective dose(s) of a compound of formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof, alone or in the form of pharmaceutical composition, into the organism of mammal (including man) for blocking the transmission of nerve impulses to striated muscles.
• the present invention also provides a pharmcaeutical composition with neuromuscular blocking effect, which comprises as active ingredient a therapeutically effective amount of one or more androstane derivative(s) of the formula (I) substituted in 16-position by a quaternary ammonium group, wherein R 1 , R 2 , W 1 , W 2 , E, X - , n and m are as defined above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof, in admixture with filling, diluting, stabilizing, pH- and osmotic pressure-adjusting and/or formulation-promoting additives commonly used in the pharmaceutical industry.
• the present invention also provides a process for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition with neuromuscular blocking effect, which comprises mixing as active ingredient a therapeutically effective amount of one or more androstane derivative(s) of the formula (I) substituted in 16-position by a quaternary ammonium group, wherein R 1 , R 2 , W 1 , W 2 , E, X - , n and m are as defined above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof with filling, diluting, stabilizing, pH- and osmotic pressureadjusting and/or formulation-promoting additives commonly used in the pharmaceutical industry and transforming the mixture into a pharmaceutical composition.
• the present invention also provides a process for producing a compound of the above formula (I), and novel intermediates for the production.
• 1-[3 ⁇ ,17 ⁇ -bis(acetyloxy)-2 ⁇ -(1,4-dioxa-8-azaspiro[4.5]dec-8-yl)-5 ⁇ -androstan-16 ⁇ -yl]-1-(2-propenyl)pyrrolidinium bromide is particularly preferred.
• the compounds of formula (I) as well as their acid addition salts are prepared in such a way that:
• i) can be treated with an acid for hydrolyzing the C 2-5 alkylenedioxy group standing for R 3 and R 4 to form an oxo group;
• the compounds of formula (IVa) are preferably reacted with 1,4-dioxa-8-azaspiro[4.5]decane or 4-hydroxypiperidine in the presence of water or in a mixture of an inert organic solvent, e.g. n-propanol and water, at the boiling point of the reaction mixture.
• an inert organic solvent e.g. n-propanol and water
• the progress of the reaction is observed by thin layer chromatography (TLC).
• TLC thin layer chromatography
• the excess of the amine used, as well as the solvent are distilled off and after precipitating the residue with water and filtration, the precipitate is washed with water until free of mother liquor and then dried.
• the precipitate may be mixed e.g. with acetonitrile or acetone and after compacting, the precipitate is filtered, washed until free of mother liquor, dried and when necessary recrystallized.
• One or more hydroxyl group(s) of the obtained 3 ⁇ ,17 ⁇ -dihydroxy-2 ⁇ ,16 ⁇ -diaminoandrostane derivatives of formula (IIIa) is (are) preferably esterified in the following way: After dissolving the compounds of formula (IIIa) in a halogenated hydrocarbon, preferably in methylene chloride and adding a tertiary amine base preferably triethylamine, the solution is cooled to 0° to 5° C. and, depending on the number of hydroxyl groups to be acetylated, a smaller or greater excess, in relation to the equivalent amount of an alkanecarboxylic acid anhydride or alkanecarboxylic acid chloride, e.g.
• acetyl chloride is portionwise added to the solution in such a way that the temperature remains below 10° C. Subsequently, the temperature of the reaction mixture is increased to and maintained at room temperature until the reaction becomes complete. When not all the hydroxyl groups of the molecule are acylated, the progress of reaction is preferably followed by TLC to avoid any undesired acylation. Then the excess of acylating agent is decomposed by adding water and the solution is washed with dilute aqueous sodium hydroxide solution, followed by water, until it becomes acid free. After evaporation of the solvent the product obtained is purified by using chromatography or recrystallization or both.
• the compounds of formula (IIa) may be prepared in such a way that formula (IIIa) containing >CR 3 R 4 group as Z 2 , wherein R 3 and R 4 together represent a C 2-5 alkylenedioxy group is hydrolyzed by boiling in dioxane in the presence of an acid, to obtain the corresponding derivative of formula (IIIa) containing >C ⁇ O group as Z 2 , then after completion of the reaction, making the pH of the solution alkaline and evaporating dioxane, the residue is filtered after thoroughly triturating with water, the precipitate is washed with water until free from mother liquor, then dried and recrystallized. Subsequently, the compound of formula (IIIa) obtained is acylated on one or more of its hydroxyl group(s) as described above.
• a compound of formula (IIIa) containing >C ⁇ O group as Z 2 is reduced if desired, before or after acylation preferably by using a complex metal hydride, suitably an alkaline metal borohydride in an alcohol, advantageously in methanol or in an ether-type solvent, preferably tetrahydrofuran or a halogenated hydrocarbon solvent, e.g. methylene chloride or in a mixture of the above solvents, suitably in methanol at a temperature between -10° C. and 10° C.
• a complex metal hydride suitably an alkaline metal borohydride in an alcohol, advantageously in methanol or in an ether-type solvent, preferably tetrahydrofuran or a halogenated hydrocarbon solvent, e.g. methylene chloride or in a mixture of the above solvents, suitably in methanol at a temperature between -10° C. and 10° C.
• the hydroxyl group formed by reduction may also be acylated as described above.
• Quaternary derivatives of the compounds of formula (IIa) obtained after acylation are prepared in such a way that the compound of formula (IIa) is dissolved in an inert solvent, e.g. acetonitrile, methylene chloride or an ether-type solvent, such as diethyl ether or in a ketone solvent, preferably acetone and then reacted suitably in the same solvent with an alkyl halide, e.g. with an acetone solution of methyl bromide or allyl bromide.
• an inert solvent e.g. acetonitrile, methylene chloride or an ether-type solvent, such as diethyl ether or in a ketone solvent, preferably acetone
• an alkyl halide e.g. with an acetone solution of methyl bromide or allyl bromide.
• a 17 ⁇ -halo-2 ⁇ ,3 ⁇ :16 ⁇ ,17 ⁇ -diepoxy-5 ⁇ -androstane derivative of formula (VI) is reacted with an amine of formula (VII), e.g. with the corresponding 1,4-dioxa-8-azaspiro[4.5]decane or 4-hydroxypiperidine, suitably in an inert solvent, preferably in acetonitrile, at room temperature.
• an inert solvent preferably in acetonitrile
• the novel product of formula (V) obtained which contains an ⁇ -aminoketone grouping in the ring D of the steroid skeleton, is reduced at its 17-oxo group by using an alkaline metal borohydride, suitably sodium borohydride in an inert solvent, e.g. tetrahydrofuran, methylene chloride, methanol or in a mixture of the above solvents, preferably methanol.
• an alkaline metal borohydride suitably sodium borohydride in an inert solvent, e.g. tetrahydrofuran, methylene chloride, methanol or in a mixture of the above solvents, preferably methanol.
• the compounds of formula (IVb) thus obtained are transformed to compounds of formula (I) through substances of formulae (IIIb) and (IIb) by using the chemical reaction given for the compounds of formula (IVa).
• the salts of the quaternary derivatives formed with nontoxic mineral or organic acids are preferably obtained by dissolving the quaternary compound in ethanol, adding any of the above acids to the solution and precipitating the salt by adding ether.
• the in vitro experiments were carried out on the phrenic nerve-(nervus phrenicus)-hemidiaphragm preparation of 300 to 350 g body weight (BW) rats or 400 to 500 g BW guinea-pigs.
• the phrenic nerve was stimulated with supramaximal electric impulses of 0.2 ms duration, administered at 0.1 Hz and the isometric contractions of the muscle were continuously registered.
• the preparations were suspended (kept) in 50 ml organ baths in physiological Krebs' solution.
• the composition of the solution was: 113 mmol/1 sodium chloride, 4.7 mmol/1 potassium chloride, 1.5 mmol/1 calcium chloride, 0.2 mmol/1 potassium dihydrophosphate, 1.2 mmol/1 magnesium sulphate, 25 mmol/1 sodium hydrocarbonate and 11.5 mmol/1 glucose).
• the Krebs' solution was aerated with a mixture of 95% O 2 -5% CO 2 .
• the concentrations of the compounds to be tested were increased cumulatively and their ED 50 and ED 90 values (i.e. concentrations that decreased the force/magnitude/ of the contractions of the muscle/hemidiaphragm/by 50% and 90%, respectively) were determined.
• guinea-pigs were anesthetized with a mixture of pentobarbital [5-ethyl-5-(1-methylbutyl)-2,4,6-(1H,3H,5H)-pyrimidinetrione] and urethane [ethyl carbamate] and were mechanically ventilated with oxygen.
• the tibialis anterior muscle was isolated (prepared), the sciatic nerve (nervus ischiadicus) was stimulated electrically (supramaximal stimuli of 0.2 ms duration, administered at 0.1 Hz) and the contractions of the muscle were registered.
• the inhibiting effect of the compounds on the vagus nerve was investigated on cats anesthetized with a mixture of chloralose (condensation product of chloral hydrate and glucose) and urethane.
• the vagus nerve was electrically (supramaximal stimuli of 0.3 ms duration, administered at 20 Hz) stimulated and the effect on heart rate and blood pressure was recorded on a Hellige recorder. All compounds were administered through a jugular vein.
• Tables 1 to 4 The experimental results are summarized in the ensuring tables (Tables 1 to 4).
• the data of Table 1 indicate that the neuromuscular blocking (inhibitory) effect of 1-[3 ⁇ ,17 ⁇ -bis(acetyloxy)-2 ⁇ -(1,4-dioxa-8-azaspiro[4.5]dec-8-yl)-5 ⁇ -androstan-16 ⁇ -yl]-1-(2-propenyl)pyrrolidinium bromide of Example 8, on both rats and guinea-pigs, is of the similar order of magnitude as that of other known, clinically employed muscle relaxants.
• the onset of action of the compound of Example 8 was rapid and was easily reversible by wash-out.
• the effect could also be antagonized with neostigmine methyl sulfate [(3-dimethylcarbamoxyphenyl)trimethylammoniummethyl sulfate] or edrophonium chloride [ethyl-(3-hydroxyphenyl)dimethylammonium chloride].
• pancuronium bromide caused a 50% inhibition of the decrease of heart rate and blood pressure caused by vagal stimulation (see Bowman's publications cited above)
• 8 ⁇ ED 90 dose of compound of Example 8 did not block the vagus, and did not inhibit the effects of electrical stimulation of this nerve on heart rate or blood pressure.
• the compounds of formula (I) are curate-like neuromuscular blocking agents possessing a non-depolarizing mechanism of action; i.e. they inhibit the transmission of nerve impulse to striated muscle. They do not induce histamine release or hypotension and their effect can be antagonized by neostigmine. They have no hormonal side effect. The rapid onset and short duration of their effect represent further (additional) advantages and result in the rapid recovery of normal neurotransmission after discontinuation of their administration.
• the compounds of formula (I) can be employed primarily in surgery to produce muscle relaxation during endotracheal anesthesia. They can be used for the prevention of trauma in electroshock therapy and for the decreasing muscle tone in spastic conditions, etc.
• compositions used as bases, or in the form of their salts, suitably in formulations (compositions) commonly employed in clinical practice.
• compositions may be formulated to be suitable for intravenous injection or infusion, primarily in lyophilized form in powder ampoules.
• Common filling, diluting, preserving, pH or osmotic-pressure influencing (tonicizing) additives and auxiliaries may be employed in the preparation of these compositions.
• the amount of the active agent required to obtain the desired effect, is administered to the patient. This dose depends on the desired effect, the body weight and the sensitivity of the patient to the active agent.
• the dose of active agent to be administered is determined by physician familiar with the patients condition and with the pharmacological properties of the compound.
• compositions for the sake of easy administration, it is advisable to formulate the pharmaceutical compositions in dosage units which contain a single dose or multiples, or one half, one third or one quarter of the single dose.
• the pharmaceutical compositions contain 1 to 100 mg of the active agent in one dosage unit (ampoule). Naturally, it is conceivable that, in some cases, the amount of active agent may be higher or lower than the above limits.
• the invention also relates to a method for blocking the transmission of nerve impulses (stimuli) to striated muscles. This involves the administration of a therapeutically effective dose of the active agent of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the bases (I) to mammals (including man).
• the thin layer chromatography examinations were carried out on DC-Alufolien Kieselgel 60 adsorbent (Merck, Art. 5553, of 0.2 mm size) by detecting with iodine.
• the eluents used were:
• reaction mixture After adding 63 g of 1,4-dioxa-8-azaspiro[4.5]decane and 13 ml of water to 17 g of 2 ⁇ ,3 ⁇ -epoxy-16 ⁇ -(1-pyrrolidinyl)-5 ⁇ -androstane-17.beta.-ol, the reaction mixture is maintained at 100° to 105° C. for 80 hours while introducing nitrogen.
• the solution containing a precipitate is diluted with 200 ml of acetonitrile and after filtering, the precipitate is thoroughly washed with water and then with acetonitrile, dried and recrystallized from methanol to give the title product in a yield of 18.2 g (76.5%), m.p.: 184°-187° C.
• the crude product is dissolved in acetonitrile, clarified by activated carbon and after filtering off the adsorbent, two thirds of acetonitrile are distilled off. After filtering, the crystalline precipitate is dried to give the title product in a yield of 4.2 g (92.1%), m.p.: 136°-138° C.
• 16 ⁇ -(4-Methyl-1-piperazinyl)-2 ⁇ -(4-oxo-1-piperidinyl)-5 ⁇ -androstane-3 ⁇ ,17 ⁇ -diol is acetylated as described in Example 4 to obtain the title compound in a yield of 77.34%, m.p.: 210°-215° C.
• 16 ⁇ -(4-Methyl-1-piperazinyl)-2 ⁇ -(4-oxo-1-piperidinyl)-5 ⁇ -androstane-3 ⁇ ,17 ⁇ -diol-17-acetate is reduced by using sodium borohydride as described in Example 11 to obtain the title compound in a yield of 71%, m.p.: 210°-214° C.
• 16 ⁇ -(1,4-Dioxa-8-azaspiro[4.5]dec-8-yl)-2 ⁇ ,3 ⁇ -epoxy-5.alpha.-androstan-17-one is reduced by using sodium borohydride as described in Example 2 to give the title compound in a yield of 91.1%, m.p.: 186°-188° C.
• 16 ⁇ -(1,4-Dioxa-8-azaspiro[4.5]dec-8-yl)-2 ⁇ ,3 ⁇ -epoxy-5.alpha.-androstane-17 ⁇ -ol is reacted with piperidine as described in Example 3 to give the title compound in a yield of 87.5%, m.p.: 183°-185° C.
• 16 ⁇ -(1,4-Dioxa-8-azaspiro[4.5]dec-8-yl)-2 ⁇ -(1-piperidinyl)-5.alpha.-androstane-3 ⁇ ,17 ⁇ -diol is acetylated as described in Example 6 to obtain the title compound in a yield of 63.7%, m.p.: 124°-128° C.
• Mannitol solution of 60 g/liter concentration is prepared by employing twice distilled water for injection use and the solution obtained is filtered to sterile. Simultaneously, a solution of 20 g/liter concentration is prepared from active agent by employing twice distilled water for injection use. This latter solution is also filtered to sterile. Both solutions are combined under aseptic conditions and filled in 1 ml volumes each into ampoules. The content of the ampoules is lyophilized and after filling with nitrogen, the ampoules are sealed to obtain ampoules containing 10 mg of active agent each. Before use, the content of the ampoule is dissolved in physiological saline solution (containing 0.9% of sodium chloride).

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